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A salivary gland infection occurs when a bacterial or viral infection affects the salivary gland or duct. The infection can result from reduced saliva flow or the blockage or inflammation of a salivary duct. The condition is called sialadenitis. Your mouth is almost constantly flushed with saliva.
1 A salivary gland infection is typically caused by a bacterial infection. 2  Discomfort and a foul taste in the mouth are common symptoms of a salivary gland infection.  Contact your doctor immediately if you have a salivary gland infection and experience a high fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or worsening symptoms.